HIROSHIMA—The film “Oppenheimer,” a biopic about the man known as “the father of the atomic bomb,” opened in the United States to rave reviews in July but hasn’t been shown in Japan—until now. On March 12, the movie’s distributor, Bitters End Inc., held a preview screening an...
Long gone are the days when you could rock up to the airport on the day and ask for a cheap flight. The stats show that flights costs almost always go up in the last week before travel – and that’s before even taking into account travelling at peak times. The fact is that the su...
This is an atypical time to visit Japan, but the country does have some fun things to offer in winter. Great examples are the snow monkeys that you can see bathing in the onsen. You can also visit idyllic villages such as Shirakawa-go that are very enchanting when they’re covered by a...
Let’s be realistic, one week in Japan is not enough to see the country, but it’s enough to give you a taste for the first time. Some may think that spending just 7 days in the Land of the Rising Sun is not worth it but trust me, you won’t regret making a trip to Japan. ...
to travel between Tokyo and Osaka viaKanazawa, using theHokuriku Shinkansen. It is not the fastest way to travel between Tokyo and Osaka, but it allows pass holders to visit the less-explored Hokuriku Region along the way. It costs 24,500 yen and is valid for seven consecutive days. ...
15 Must Visit Tokyo Attractions & Travel Guide Follow uson our travels onInstagram:Tommy Ooi&Cecilia Black 1. How many days in Tokyo? For travelling only in Tokyo, we would recommend at least 5 to 7 days to allow ample time for sightseeing & exploring. Add in 1 or 2 days for Mount Fu...
As many readers correctly answered, no U.S. President has ever visited Hiroshima or Nagasaki. I readan interesting articleon how President Ford was advised by an aide to make a visit to Hiroshima and give a speech on peace and healing; it’s clear that the Cold War mindset prevailed. It...
her six month fight with cancer, she gave motivational speeches, inspiring many until her final days. Houston Comets fans raised money to create "Kim's Place" at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. "Kim's Place" is where kids battling cancer can go to play games, sports, and have fun...
Indeed, you may want to time your visit to Japan to avoid these times if you can. Although most trains have unreserved cars including all trains on the Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka-Hiroshima-Hakata-Nagasaki route, there are a few exceptions where trains are all-reserved with no unreserved cars. These ...
On the other hand, when cheering for the Hanshin Tigers, many noisemakers are used. Bring a set of two megaphones and cheer on the team with loud noises. How to enjoy Osaka after the game Once you're done watching the match, be sure to enjoy the city of Osaka. Here we'll ...